JOB SUMMARY: What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Salary: $59,966 (Step 01) to $77,955 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Ecologist within the Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Plans, organizes, and implements studies and investigations concerning biological, ecological, and physical processes that affect plant communities and ecosystems. Provides technical assistance and scientific advice and carries out selected research projects. Conducts studies on topics such as modeling the spatial relationships between restoration treatment factors, ecosystem properties, climate, and biodiversity. Provides coordination, logistical support, and area orientation for technicians. Responsible for ordering and maintaining technical field equipment. Manages field data sets and geospatial data. Interprets topographic maps and aerial photographs, and uses global positioning systems (GPS) and ArcMap. Compilation and entry of field data into electronic spreadsheets and database programs. Represents the USGS, in meetings, seminars, symposia, etc. related to project work. Physical Demands The work involves field studies in an array of locations from high to low elevation and conditions of extreme temperatures. Day and overnight hikes of 5-10 miles per day carrying 20- 35 pound packs may be necessary. Extended periods of data manipulation and analysis and manuscript preparation will require extended periods of working at a desk and computer terminal. Work Environment Level Field conditions include an array of climatic, topographic, and vegetation conditions with typical risks from hazardous plants, insects, pollen, dust, etc. The indoor work area has adequate light, heat and ventilation. The U.S. Geological Survey has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the employee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
